Intonation Kids explore their limitless potential by learning to play instruments and forming their own bands. Offered in partnership with schools, park districts, and community organizations, our year-round classes make music accessible to children by providing them with instruments, instruction, mentorship, and the chance to perform on stages across the city. Each Intonation student takes part in a personal and team approach to practice, setting goals and problem solving; and over time, they gain the confidence to take charge of their direction and seek out new experiences.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Intonation Kids is expanding its development department. The Development Coordinator (DC) is a “generalist” and responsible for supporting the entire development plan and strategy: individual fundraising, major gifts, institutional fundraising, special events, and maintaining the fundraising database and ensuring accurate donor records. In addition, DC is responsible for assisting with some donor communications and targeted social media. DC, working with a development/communications team of three, thinks creatively to develop new and innovative ways to fundraise.

Participate in the planning for the annual gala event and other special fundraising events

Assist with logistics for all events, assuming lead role for smaller events and third-party events, when needed

Assist with the solicitation of sponsors and in-kind donations.

Coordinate all record-keeping and data base management for event invitees and attendees.

Appeals, Collaterals, and Communications (22% of the position)

Serve as “production manager” of all collateral development and marketing materials, appeals, and electronic campaigns. Work with graphic designer, mail house, printers, etc. Ensure adherence to timelines

Assist with communications and social media plan as planned for the year by development/communications team. May include assistance with e-newsletters, annual report, e-blasts, social media posts, press releases, etc. when needed. Write content, edit, and proof documents when needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to operate office equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work are regularly required as the schedule is often determined by the shifting needs of the organization.

Some travel to off-site locations in the Chicago metro area is required. Some of those sites may not be accessible.

Workplace is a smoke- and drug-free environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service and/or marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

Please write your name (Last, First) in the subject line of your e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Position begins as soon as possible. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

While employed in this position, the employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed in this job description. The employee is an employee at will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time by written notice to the other. Nothing in this job description is to be deemed to create a contract of employment for a specific period.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree is required, with demonstrated interest in the philanthropic sector.

Minimum three years of experience in fundraising in nonprofits necessary, in a social service or art organization preferred.

Previous experience coordinating the production of fundraising and communications materials required

Previous experience managing a CRM database required.

Previous marketing and special events experience helpful.

Overall understanding and knowledge of the Chicago philanthropic community, the arts and culture funding community a plus.

Computer skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and social media. Experience with DonorPerfect software is a plus.

Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a variety of personalities.

Web literate and proficient use of Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs and Social Media. Graphic design and video editing skills including InDesign a plus.

About Intonation Music

Intonation Kids explore their limitless potential by learning to play instruments and forming their own Rock bands. Offered in partnership with schools, park districts, and community organizations, our year-round classes make music accessible to children by providing them with instruments, instruction, mentorship, and the chance to perform on stages across the city. Each Intonation student takes part in a personal and team approach to practice, setting goals and problem solving; and over time, they gain the confidence to take charge of their direction and seek out new experiences.